1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1978 Morgan 4
To start off, 1978 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1978 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1978 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1978 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
| Model | 220 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2193 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
